At a glance
Reported students
64
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
44.5
Southern Arizona Community Academy: 64 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 145
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
What the reported data says about Southern Arizona Community Academy
Southern Arizona Community Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Tucson. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Southern Arizona Community Academy Inc. (79000). NCES reports 64 students for 2024–25.
Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (59.4%) and Black (17.2%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Southern Arizona Community Academy
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.5%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.6%
- Hispanic59.4%
- Black17.2%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Southern Arizona Community Academy Inc. (79000)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Southern Arizona Community Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SACA Online High · Charter · Southern Arizona Community Academy Inc. (79000) | 09–12 | 25 | under 0.1 mi |
| Edge High School - Himmel Park High · Charter · Edge School Inc. The (4421) | 09–12 | 86 | 1.1 mi |
| PCJTED - Catalina High School High · Pima County JTED (89380) | 09–12 | 0 | 1.3 mi |
| Catalina High School High · Tucson Unified District (4403) | 08–12 | 580 | 1.3 mi |
| Pima Prevention Partnership-Tucson High · Charter · Pima Prevention Partnership dba Pima Partnership S (79959) | 09–12 | 0 | 2 mi |
| PCJTED - TAPP High School High · Pima County JTED (89380) | 10–12 | 0 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southern Arizona Community Academy
What grades does Southern Arizona Community Academy serve?
Southern Arizona Community Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Southern Arizona Community Academy Inc. (79000).
How many students attend Southern Arizona Community Academy?
Southern Arizona Community Academy reported 64 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 145 students.
Is Southern Arizona Community Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southern Arizona Community Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Southern Arizona Community Academy in?
Southern Arizona Community Academy is part of Southern Arizona Community Academy Inc. (79000), based in Tucson, AZ, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Southern Arizona Community Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include SACA Online (under 0.1 mi), Edge High School - Himmel Park (1.1 mi), PCJTED - Catalina High School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.